Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty soup features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Just set it in the crockpot and let it work its magic, leaving you free to enjoy time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, celery, and mincing garlic.
- Layer the ingredients in the crockpot: place chicken at the bottom, followed by vegetables and rice.
- Pour chicken broth over the layers until covered. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check for doneness by shredding chicken easily with two forks; stir well to combine.
- If using cream, add it now and let simmer on low for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg